As human resources increases its strategic presence at the executive table of influence, its need for analytical, fact-based approaches is on the rise. Read about how predictive modeling can be applied to managing company health care in this Q&A.
When you are considering bringing a more analytical approach to your organization, the first thing you’ll be asked for is an estimate of the return on investment. Focus on the long-term ROI, says SAS’ Malene Haxholdt, and there won’t be any question of its value.
According to a recent survey by Bloomberg Businessweek, 97 percent of companies with revenues of more than $100 million are using some form of business analytics, but only one in four organizations believes its use of business analytics has been “very effective” in helping to make decisions. What gives?
Defining the value of business analytics provides a business case for evolving organizational structure and processes and offers a baseline to decide which activities to tackle first. This excerpt from The Value of Business Analytics: Identifying the Path to Profitability, by SAS’ Evan Stubbs, details an example of how a team carried out its management charge to innovate.
In this article, Jim Goodnight, CEO of SAS, gives his crystal-ball view of what companies need to maintain a competitive advantage.
Bridging the chasm between business and technology is critical to achieving business analytics results. Authors Gert Laursen and Jesper Thorlund explain why.
Find out how business analytics can help companies make a business case for sustainability efforts by uncovering tangible ROI that resonates with leadership.
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